About

Windward School is dedicated to producing well-balanced, creative individuals prepared to take on the ever-changing challenges of our world. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic and academically rigorous environment while growing within a nurturing community with the guidance of passionate faculty and supportive classmates.

At the forefront of educational models and practices, Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century.

Programs

Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.

The School hopes its graduates will go forth from Windward with a strong sense of personal integrity, self-confidence, and pride in their particular talents, inspired by learning, and prepared for college and for life in the 21st century.

Innovation

Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.

Community

Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.

Windward strives to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages participation in the life of the school while also offering opportunity for meaningful involvement and interaction with local friends and groups.

Giving

Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

Whether giving of time or talent, there are many ways to make a difference in support of Windward’s students and ensure the future growth of our learning community.

Transportation Program

Windward School offers one morning pick-up (times vary) and two after-school pick-ups that leave Windward School at 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. The locations of the bus stops are conveniently located. The morning bus arrives at Windward 10 minutes before the start of the school day, which allows students ample time to collect their belongings for their first class.

2018-19 Bus Routes

Windward uses First Student Transportation for our bus program. The school buses used for the program are maintained in excellent condition, and each bus holds a Certificate of Inspection issued by the California Highway Patrol. All buses have seat belts, two-way radios, and safety equipment. All drivers hold California School Bus Certificates and have first aid and CPR training. Drivers are required to do maintenance and safety inspections each morning to ensure the safety of all passengers.

2018-19 School Year Updates:

All buses have air conditioning.

Average transit time has been reduced to under one hour.

Bus Service Benefits:

Safest way for your child to get to school

Convenient option for busy families

Fun for students to ride with friends

Regular and late after-school bus options

Reduces carbon footprint

Friendly, certified drivers

Reduces traffic impact on Mar Vista community

Save on gas

FACT

Students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a school bus instead of traveling by car (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)